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R397 FGV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

42,679 mi
Last recorded42,679 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 FGV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 42,679 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 42,619 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 30,943 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 25,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 25,820 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid level indicator disconectted

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective perishing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective perishing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 24,372 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tires slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 23,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres perished 165/70/13 t

Pass 17 Dec 2020 22,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r + o/s/r front to rear (over tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both Front 165/70/13 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 22,823 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r + o/s/r front to rear (over tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both Front 165/70/13 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 20,635 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 20,629 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 19,330 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 19,330 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 17,804 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 16,412 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 14,728 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 May 2015 14,728 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 13,113 miles

all four tyres cracking on tyre shoulders and slight ripple in side walls

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jun 2014 13,113 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all four tyres cracking on tyre shoulders and slight ripple in side walls

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jun 2013 11,560 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 9,816 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 7,899 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 5,987 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia?

Based on 560,899 MOT tests across 64,461 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
4,468
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
64,461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,886
constant velocity joint gaiter split 37,453
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,356
Headlamp aim too low 30,565
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,165
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R397 FGV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 67,201 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Felicia fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 58,886 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R397 FGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R397 FGV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 6 June 1998.

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